Daycare in and of itself is a wonderful thing for many parents who have to work or otherwise need someone to watch their kids at times. However, a daycare that can be even more helpful is a 24/7 daycare. As this name states, this kind of daycare is always open. Here are three situations where a 24/7 daycare is a life saver.
You Work A Night Shift
If you work a night shift and no one else is home with your child, then 24/7 daycare is a great option for you.
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If you are getting ready to enroll your young child in a preschool and are concerned about them experiencing separation anxiety or feeling scared about going to an unfamiliar place, utilize the following ideas to help them cope with the transition.
Visit The School Several Times
Before enrolling your child at the preschool that you have selected, visit the establishment with them on several occasions. Before doing so, call up the school to set up a time to take a tour.
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Adjusting to the new routines of daycare can be difficult for any child, but what can you do when your son or daughter refuses to take a nap during the day? This stubbornness can be frustrating for daycare workers and leave your child feeling cranky and tired after a long day, both of which can only make your life more difficult. You should, however, be able to help your child fall into a better sleep schedule to encourage naps at daycare and leave you both feeling more refreshed.
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If you're pregnant for the first time, you've likely spent a great deal of the past few months planning -- making a birth plan, designing your nursery, coming up with ideas for your baby shower, or transferring job duties to other coworkers during your planned absence. Although choosing a day care is usually a part of this pre-birth planning, even the best-laid plans can sometimes go awry, and you may find yourself scrambling to find child care just before you're scheduled to return to work.
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If your child is not toilet trained by the time they enter preschool, it is a great opportunity for you to apply Montessori methods of learning to their toilet habits. If your Montessori school allows cloth diapers, it is likely that they apply the Montessori method to toilet training and can help you learn it and apply it in your own home.
Does Your Preschool Require Toilet Training?
Many preschools, even some Montessori preschools, require children to be toilet trained before they can begin attending classes.
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is child care your best option?

is child care your best option?

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How do you decide if your family is best served by using child care services, or staying home to take care of your little one? This was a subject that my husband and I went back and forth on during my pregnancy. We had to sit down and think about the costs associated with child care versus what I was going to earn while working. Was I going to pay more for child care than I was actually going to make each week? There were several elements that we considered before we made our decision. Scroll through my site to learn about how we came to our decision.